Chapter 2

Adam Gray was unreachable. At the end of last month, we had a quarrel. It all started when he discovered I was taking birth control pills.

"We've been married for three years! We've slept together so many times, and you're still playing the virtuous woman!"

"If you were really so noble, you wouldn't have married me for money!"

"Do you think you're irreplaceable?"

His eyes were fierce, and each sentence stabbed at the heart. I remained silent and swallowed the pill right in front of him.

"Fine, Jasmine, you've got guts! I'll wait for you to come begging me!"

With that, he slammed the door and left. He hadn't returned home since then.

Over the past three years, similar arguments had occurred many times, each ending with him seeking pleasure elsewhere.

Initially, it pained my heart, but now I had become numb.

Although we shared a bed, I had realized from the beginning of our reunion three years ago that we were no longer on the same path.

However...

There were some things that were rightfully mine, and I needed to take them back.

Like the $200,000 monthly allowance he had promised under duress when he manipulated me into marrying him.